Paris Hilton splits from Benji Madden

Paris Hilton has split from Benji Madden after nine months together. The two had recently signed a six-figure deal for a New Year’s Eve bash in Australia to promote a new social online networking system, Bongo Virus. Paris is to be the host, while “Good Charlotte” rocker Benji is scheduled to provide the music. According to an insider associated with the Australian company, Prince William may have had plans to meet up with Paris to ring in the New Year. The prince reportedly spent quite a bit of time with the heiress while she was in London, filming her My New BFF show, and speculation is that Benji may not have been in sync with how much time his girlfriend was spending with the second-in-line to the British throne. “For security reasons, [Prince William] won’t confirm his attendance until just before, but we’re told he is pretty keen to meet up with Paris,” a source told FoxNews.com. The insider also said the breakup won’t affect the party. “We aren’t that worried if Benji and Paris don’t want to come together [because] we know Paris will definitely be there.” At any rate, Paris doesn’t seem torn up about the split. She’s been seen partying as usual at all her favorite hotspots this past week until the early hours of the morning.